This calls for the SAS, if politics fail which they have a high chance of doing so from what i've heard
Ronald regan knew how to deal with the Iranian navy.
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All hail Ronaldus Maximus. May he rest in peace.
I´m not so sure i would assume the Iranians keeps their prisoners well guarded and most likely even SAS won´t have any huge sucess of freeing them without a convential war.XanKrieger wrote:
This calls for the SAS, if politics fail which they have a high chance of doing so from what i've heard
Everyone that's saying we should send the SAS in: Do you want to think about what you're saying for one moment here. You're suggesting we send troops in (which is an act of war) to a country that openly admits to having a nuke program?
No No. The nukes are for peaceful power production.Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Everyone that's saying we should send the SAS in: Do you want to think about what you're saying for one moment here. You're suggesting we send troops in (which is an act of war) to a country that openly admits to having a nuke program?
That's the reason for all the media attention. The US and Blair are asking for war with Iran, and after the Iraq debacle they've decided (for now) not to pull justification out of their ass.Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Everyone that's saying we should send the SAS in: Do you want to think about what you're saying for one moment here. You're suggesting we send troops in (which is an act of war) to a country that openly admits to having a nuke program?
wrong on several counts.jonsimon wrote:
The brits boarded an Iranian boat, so they sent their coast gaurd or whatnot to arrest the brits. They were defending their trade and borders.
the merchant ship was under a Indian Flag. it should have been no intrest to the Iranians.
you do not protect your borders from a boarding party on another country's ship in someone else's sea especially when high tensions are already around with said neighbour.
it can be assumed no Iranian Trade took place, as it was a indian ship as stated. heading for Iraq. so no trade was lost.
may i ask, have you even read the articles?
~edit~ your latest post...
do you not think that "all this media coverage" would happen if 15 soldiers of a country were taken hostage by a rival nation?
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I really hope Mahmoud gets his just desserts if harm comes to the soldiers...
I would have thought the British had better technology than a garman etrex gps.(sarcasm)
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It is completely legal even under international law for the British patrol boat to board and search trading vessels in Iraqi Waters, as in effect they are acting as the Iraqi navy for now.jonsimon wrote:
The brits boarded an Iranian boat, so they sent their coast gaurd or whatnot to arrest the brits. They were defending their trade and borders. They may have overstepped their borders, but rules are often bent when it comes to nations an militaries. Whether or not Iran is justified in holding the brits really isnt an issue considering the nations they are dealing with often aren't justified in many of their actions. The focus now should be what next.steelie34 wrote:
i'm not quite sure i understand Iran's motivation behind this... what do they hope to gain from arresting the sailors? are they going to try some sort of hostage swap, or are they posturing to the West that they aren't fearful? i'm afraid i don't get it.
Btw i wasnt aware it was an iranian ship, which tbh is besides the point even if true.
If you read the news since Iran captured the 15 British service men, you can feel a war coming.
Blair warns Iran over Navy captives
Iranian military warns U.S. against any attack
What do you think?
Are both sides just barking?
Is there any chance for diplomacy?
Will the US join the UK in a war against Iran? If so how would this affect the Iraqi situation?
Blair warns Iran over Navy captives
Iranian military warns U.S. against any attack
What do you think?
Are both sides just barking?
Is there any chance for diplomacy?
Will the US join the UK in a war against Iran? If so how would this affect the Iraqi situation?
War is coming, sadly.
I'd prefer we deal with them before they have nukes.
My sources in the military tell me Pakistan is asking for it to. They refer to the border zone there as Talibanistan.
I'd prefer we deal with them before they have nukes.
My sources in the military tell me Pakistan is asking for it to. They refer to the border zone there as Talibanistan.
I didn't see an option for Bumper Car Happy Summit, so I'm not voting.
India: See? We told you very-very much!ATG wrote:
My sources in the military tell me Pakistan is asking for it to. They refer to the border zone there as Talibanistan.
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I really doubt there will be a war, I'm even surprised that people have even brought up the thought of one. Iran is showing its teeth and saying 'Don't fuck with us or we'll fuck with you'. The Brits will aim to come to an amicable agreement whereby the detainees are returned and Iran will then return them.
Most likely war if Iran keeps this up.
The sad part is the people who elected Amadejihad (sp?) in Iran don't support him bucking the UK and the US on everything. The people of Iran are screwed due to thier leader....hmmmm....wait a minute.....naaaaaah.
Israel destroyed half of Lebanon over 2 kidnapped soldiers.CameronPoe wrote:
I really doubt there will be a war, I'm even surprised that people have even brought up the thought of one. Iran is showing its teeth and saying 'Don't fuck with us or we'll fuck with you'. The Brits will aim to come to an amicable agreement whereby the detainees are returned and Iran will then return them.
LOL. Why not take on China too????ATG wrote:
War is coming, sadly.
I'd prefer we deal with them before they have nukes.
My sources in the military tell me Pakistan is asking for it to. They refer to the border zone there as Talibanistan.
The UK, a government who my own people have suffered had the hands off, have infinitely more intelligence, integrity, compassion and reasoning ability than those animals in Israel.sergeriver wrote:
Israel destroyed half of Lebanon over 2 kidnapped soldiers.CameronPoe wrote:
I really doubt there will be a war, I'm even surprised that people have even brought up the thought of one. Iran is showing its teeth and saying 'Don't fuck with us or we'll fuck with you'. The Brits will aim to come to an amicable agreement whereby the detainees are returned and Iran will then return them.
Israel's just trying to fit in.CameronPoe wrote:
The UK, a government who my own people have suffered had the hands off, have infinitely more intelligence, integrity, compassion and reasoning ability than those animals in Israel.sergeriver wrote:
Israel destroyed half of Lebanon over 2 kidnapped soldiers.CameronPoe wrote:
I really doubt there will be a war, I'm even surprised that people have even brought up the thought of one. Iran is showing its teeth and saying 'Don't fuck with us or we'll fuck with you'. The Brits will aim to come to an amicable agreement whereby the detainees are returned and Iran will then return them.
Because they are not rabid, drooling Muslim fanatics?CameronPoe wrote:
LOL. Why not take on China too????ATG wrote:
War is coming, sadly.
I'd prefer we deal with them before they have nukes.
My sources in the military tell me Pakistan is asking for it to. They refer to the border zone there as Talibanistan.
Besides, China is not Iran. Would you take on China?ATG wrote:
Because they are not rabid, drooling Muslim fanatics?CameronPoe wrote:
LOL. Why not take on China too????ATG wrote:
War is coming, sadly.
I'd prefer we deal with them before they have nukes.
My sources in the military tell me Pakistan is asking for it to. They refer to the border zone there as Talibanistan.
but they are evil commiesATG wrote:
Because they are not rabid, drooling Muslim fanatics?CameronPoe wrote:
LOL. Why not take on China too????ATG wrote:
War is coming, sadly.
I'd prefer we deal with them before they have nukes.
My sources in the military tell me Pakistan is asking for it to. They refer to the border zone there as Talibanistan.